Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Parents

Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Parents

Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, a beautiful bouquet of lilies, and candlelit dinners may sound like a romantic Valentine’s Day evening at home…but maybe not if you’re a pet parent. From chocolate or lily toxicity to a burnt tail, the evening sounds more like a trip to the ER waiting to happen! So on this day […]

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Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part III: Advanced Tips for Dental Care

Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog | Part III: Advanced Tips for Dental Care

Before you begin, be sure to read Part I and Part II of this three-part blog about Home Dental Care for Your Cat and Dog. Hopefully, you and your beloved fur baby have started daily home dental care. Congratulations – you both rock! Studies have shown that daily or every–other–day brushing has a significant reduction in plaque and calculus – as compared […]

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Hypothermia in Dogs and Cats

Hypothermia in Dogs and Cats

If your pet is experiencing severe symptoms of hypothermia, this is considered a “RED” – or true emergency – on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! Wrap a warm blanket around your pet and […]

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Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Common Christmas Pet Dangers | An Ultimate Guide for Pet Owners

Christmas is approaching and during this holiday season, our animal emergency hospital sees a trend of holiday-themed pet dangers that could have been prevented. To help your family avoid a trip to our ER this Christmas, we’ve compiled some of our previous blogs to create this ultimate list of the most common Christmas pet dangers […]

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Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested antifreeze, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary […]

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Thanksgiving Feast: What Can I Share with My Pets? What Shouldn’t I Share?

Thanksgiving Feast: What Can I Share with My Pets? What Shouldn’t I Share?

We know this Thanksgiving will look different for many families. As you prepare Thanksgiving dinner at home (or put out the takeout food from a local restaurant or catering company), your dog and cat may be eager to join the Thanksgiving feast. But don’t give in to the puppy eyes and begging without first knowing […]

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Shelties & the Lance Tooth: Understanding this Genetic Tooth Abnormality

Shelties & the Lance Tooth: Understanding this Genetic Tooth Abnormality

Shetland Sheepdogs, or Shelties, are fluffy, lovable dogs who look like smaller Collies. If you are a Sheltie owner or fan, you may have heard the news about a recent discovery of the genetic cause of the “lance tooth”, a tooth abnormality commonly found in Shelties, and how it relates to body size. Here is […]

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Can My Pet Eat Nuts?

Can My Pet Eat Nuts?

If your pet is showing signs of pancreatitis (vomiting, decrease in appetite, decrease in energy, abdominal pain, and diarrhea), this is considered an “orange” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. Your pet should be seen by your family veterinarian or animal emergency hospital within 12 hours. Always call ahead so […]

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Pancreatitis in Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Pancreatitis in Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know

Pancreatitis is a very common disease, especially in dogs, yet many pet owners aren’t familiar with it until it happens to their own pet. This disease can be dangerous, which is why it’s important for all pet owners to know about it, as well as its symptoms and risks, prior to an emergency situation. So, […]

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Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival Episode III: The Mysterious Case of Claude the Chihuahua

Fur-Tunately: Stories of Animal Survival Episode III: The Mysterious Case of Claude the Chihuahua

The Case: Claude, one-year-old Chihuahua, brought to AERC’s Emergency Service in the middle of the night. His mom reports he was squatting to urinate, only producing a few drops or no urine at all, and then he would cry out in pain. (CLUE ONE) Claude’s Treatment During his initial exam, our team immediately noticed Clause […]

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